PERSONAL DETAILS
| Name: | HON. SAMUEL OKUDZETO ABLAKWA |
| Date of birth: | Monday, 11th August, 1980 |
| Home Town: | Aveyime |
| Political Party: | National Democratic Congress (NDC) |
| Constituency / District / Municipal / Metropolitan: | North Tongu Constituency |
| Marital Status: | Married with children |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
EDUCATION
| Institution | Country (City) | Programme | Date Completed |
| Presbyterian Boys Sec Sch | Ghana | SSCE | 1999 |
| University of Ghana | Ghana (Accra) | BA Political Science and Philosophy | 2006 |
| Harvard Kennedy School of Governance | Executive Certificate in Leadership | 2014 | |
| University of Leicester | MA Communications and Public Relations | 2017 | |
| Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College) | Master of Science in Defence and International Politics (MDIP) | 2019 | |
| University of London | LLB | 2021 |
POLITICAL PROFILE
| Position | Duration (Period) | Remarks |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | 2025 – Present | |
| Deputy Minister of Information | 2009-2013 | |
| Deputy Minister of Education | 2013-2016 | In charge of Tertiary Education |
| Member of Parliament | 2012 – Present | |
| Select committee on Foreign Affairs | 2017 – 2024 | Ranking Member |
| Reformed Assurances Committee | Chairman | |
| Appointments Committee | Member | |
| flagship anti-corruption drive, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) | Chairman | |
| Government’s Transition Team | Acting Secretary | |
| Campaign Communication Team | 2008 | |
| Parliamentarians for Global Action | Member | |
| African Leadership Network | Member | |
| Ghana-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Association | Chairman | |
| American Council for Young Political Leaders | Member | |
| Institute for Public Relations (APR) | Accredited Member |
EXPERIENCE
| Institution | Industry | Board | Position | Period | Duration | Remarks |
| Saavi Solutions | Managing director | 2007 – 2009 | |
| Board of Trustees | Chairman | 2023 | Ghana Christian International High School |
| Kwahuman International | Teacher | ||
| Carrera Computers | Manager | University of Ghana Branch | |
| National Union of Ghana Students’ (NUGS) | Former President |
AWARDS | HONORS
| Title | Institution | Date | Country (City) |
| Corporate Excellence Awards | TNG | 2010 | Accra |
| Outstanding Youth Leader in West Africa | West Africa Students’ Union (WASU) | 2009 | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Special Alumnus Award | National Union of Ghana Students’ (NUGS) | 2009 | Ghana |
| Old Vandal Award | 2008 | ||
| Award of recognition | Volta Hall JCR of the University of Ghana | 2005 | |
| A special Fellow | Private University Students Association of Ghana (PUSAG) |
References:
- https://mfa.gov.gh/index.php/minister-for-foreign-affairs/
- https://www.parliament.gh/members?mp=94046
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Okudzeto_Ablakwa